1997: Deaths - Hi

HICKEY - Malcolm James (Mike) Hickey
passed away at the Glenmore Auxiliary Hospital on July 8, 1997 after a long
and courageous battle with cancer. He was 61. Mike was employed with the
City of Calgary Parking Authority. Survived by his wife Linda of Calgary;
one brother Bob and his wife Marilyn of Boiestown, NB; two sisters, Pat
Dickeson, and Laura and her husband James Reid, all of Fredericton; also
several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence
and Lorena (Gibson) Hickey of Boiestown. No Visitation by request. A Memorial
Service will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES, (Jacques Chapel), 240 -
17 Avenue S.W. on Friday, July 11, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation to follow.
FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES Jacques Chapel, Directors. Telephone: 297-0711 (7/11/97).

HILL - Doris Eileen Hill, passed away at the Bowcrest Nursing Home on
Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at the age of 92 years. She will always be
dearly loved by her daughter-in-law Grace; her three grandsons, Robert,
Brian and Gary. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Melville Hill
in 1980 and her son Robert Norman (Bob) Hill in 1993. A private Interment
will take place in Toronto. Special thanks to the caring staff of the
Bowcrest Nursing Home. In living memory of Doris Hill, a tree will be
planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL
HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY.
Telephone: 403-243-8200.285952(11/26/97).

HILL - Robert Dunsmore (Bob) Hill, born March 28, 1922 at Nanaimo, B.C.,
passed away at the Foothills Hospital December 27, 1997 with his beloved
wife Laura at his side. Besides his wife Laura, he is survived by his
dearly loved daughters of Sidney, B.C., Maureen Maxwell and Sheila Gray;
and most loved grandson Nolan Gray; Laura's daughter Linda (Stan). He
was predeceased by his brother Donald, and his parents, Joseph and Margaret
Hill. Bob attended Balmoral School and also Crescent Heights High School.
In March 1943, Bob joined the Calgary Street Railway as a street car conductor,
then a bus and trolley driver. Robert retired March 22, 1977 after thirty-four
years of service with badge No. 1. In 1993, Bob was the proud recipient
of a gold plaque for fifty years as a loyal member of the Amalgamated
Transit Union Calgary, Local 583. In his younger years, Bob was an avid
bowler and participated in many other sports. One of Bob's greatest pleasures
was his association with various trailer clubs. Funeral Services will
be held at Centre Street Evangelical Church (4120 Centre Street North)
on Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at
Queen's Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Canadian Diabetes Association (No. 114, 1212 - 1 Street S.E., Calgary,
AB T2G 0G8), or the charity of your choice. As a tribute to Bob, LEYDEN'S
FUNERAL HOMES will make a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "Golden Rule
Member". Telephone: 228-4422 (12/29/97).

HINDE - Ruth Hinde of the Grand Valley District passed away peacefully
at the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane, Alberta on June 25, 1997. Born
in the Rhodes Ranchhouse, which is presently owned by Jim Burns, on July
3, 1916. Ruth lived all of her life on her parents' homestead, "Echo
Ranch", in the Grand Valley District. She is survived by three generations
of cousins and many, many friends. She will be particularly missed by
her cousins, Charles Young and Pat Phipps of Cochrane, Bill Walker of
Crossfield and Shirley Hughes of Winnipeg and their families and her many
friends. She was predeceased by her father Gordon on August 1, 1954 and
her mother Dora on November 29, 1976, and many other relatives including
Jack Phipps one year ago. There's a place in our hearts That's yours alone,
A piece of love no one can own For deep in our hearts Your memory will
be kept To love and cherish and never forget No words we speak today,
could ever say How much we'll miss you, every day. Funeral Services will
be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 126 - 2 Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta
on Saturday, June 28, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial
donations may be made to the Cochrane and Area Heritage Association, Box
1063, Cochrane, Alberta T0L 0W0. FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel",
Directors. Telephone: 297-0888 (6/28/97).

HINKLE - Carell passed away suddenly June 5, 1997 at Vulcan, Alberta
at the age of 53 years. Beloved wife of Mr. William Hinkle of Vulcan;
loving mother of a daughter Susan Hinkle of Houston, Texas; a son Thomas
Hinkle of Kennedy, Texas; her stepfather Don Marshman of Vulcan; brother-in-law
Coy (Rene) Hinkle of Wichita Falls, Texas; sister-in-law Oreta (C.D.)
Harrison of Huntsville, Texas; two nieces, a nephew, numerous cousins,
and her dog (Dirty Harry). Funeral Service Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 10:00
a.m. at Central Church of Christ, Vulcan, with Rev. Doug Barrie officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Carell's memory could be made
to the Vulcan Emergency Service, Box 813, Vulcan, Alberta T0L 2B0. VULCAN
FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 1-403-485-2633 (6/9/97).

HISLOP - Stewart Mitchell Hislop passed away December 12, 1997 at his
Calgary home,after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. His family
and friends were by his side tothe end, and he will be dearly missed.
Stewart was born in Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan onApril 6, 1942 and grew
up in Bassano, Alberta, then moved to Calgary as a young adult. Hemarried
Mary Anne McCready in February 1962, and began raising a family and started
histhirty-three year career with AON Reed Stenhouse Insurance Brokers.
Stewart's impacton the business and his dedication grew in increasingly
responsible roles at the Calgaryoffice, handling the international business
for several years, then managing the Calgarybranch. In 1993 he was promoted
to Executive Vice President and moved to head office inToronto. He was
devoted to the firm, and was admired for his ability to encourage,motivate
and support the people he came in contact with. Stewart is survived by
his lovingwife Mary; daughter Shelagh (Jay Fitzsimmons) of Parksville,
BC; son Stewart (LeahGetty) of Calgary; and granddaughter Victoria. He
also leaves to mourn his motherMargaret Hislop of Calgary (formerly of
Bassano); sisters, Beverly (Ed) Henderson ofWhitehorse, Valerie (Syl)
Tateson of Tilley, Alberta, and Jenifer (Barry) Boechler ofEdmonton; and
many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
hisfather Clifford in 1969, and brother Craig in 1944. Stewart was a loving
husband andfather, a caring son and brother, conscientious businessman,
and kind friend to many. Healso had a great passion for the game of golf.
He will be remembered affectionately bythose whose lives he touched. The
family wishes to thank Home Care Nurses, Sylvi Baillieand Cheryl Whitnack,
whose gentle compassion and professionalism allowed them to keepStewart
at home. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the CanadianCancer
Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2. A MemorialService
will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 703 Heritage Drive S.W.,Calgary,
Friday, December 19, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, Directors.Telephone:
403-297-0711 (12/16/97).

HOBER - Mr. Albert R. (Al) Hober, beloved husband of Mrs. Doreen Hober
of Calgary, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 10, 1997, at the
age of 71 years. Besides his loving wife, Al is survived by a son and
daughter-in-law, Brent and Dianne Rawlinson of Calgary; two daughters
and sons-in-law, Lynda and Robert Assaly of Edmonton, Deborah and Perry
Pelletier of Calgary; eight grandchildren, Mary Jayne Assaly, Jill Assaly,
Mathew Assaly, Cody Rawlinson, Britt Rawlinson, Blake Rawlinson, Curtis
Pelletier, and Kristyn Pelletier. Al is also survived by two sisters and
brothers-in-law, Emily and Bruce Talbot, and July and Dave Saturley. He
was predeceased by his parents, Mike and Frances Chekaluk. Relatives and
friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S &quot;Crowfoot
Chapel&quot;, (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Monday, December 15, 1997
at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke's Catholic Church
(corner of Northmount Drive and Northland Drive N.W.), on Tuesday, December
16, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. William H. Trienekens, Celebrant.
Graveside Service to follow in &quot;St. Joseph's Section&quot;
at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may
be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825
Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6. In living memory of Al Hober,
a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS &
HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, &quot;Crowfoot Chapel&quot;, 82 CROWFOOT
CIRCLE N.W. Phone: 403-241-0044 (12/12/97).

HOGARTH - Mrs. Violet Louise Hogarth of Cochrane, Alberta, passed away
at the Bethany Care Centre in Calgary, Alberta on June 14, 1997 at the
age of 83 years. She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Jack (Louise) Laird
of Cochrane, Alberta; three sons, Harvey Hogarth of Cochrane, Alberta,
Bob (June) Hogarth of Calgary, Alberta and John (Shirley) Hogarth of Canmore,
Alberta. Violet is also survived by her dear companion August Graff; four
brothers, Albert Buckler and Stan (Pearl) Buckler, both of Calgary, Alberta,
Roy (Iris) Buckler, of Cochrane, Alberta and Henry (Ellen) Buckler of
Bottrel, Alberta; also nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Violet was predeceased by her husband Harvey on June 14, 1959, and one
sister Maggie Blow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart
& Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta,
T2G 3Y6. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 19, 1997 at 2:00
p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church (128 - 1 Street East), Cochrane, Alberta
with the Rev. Heather Koots officiating. Interment to follow at Cochrane
Cemetery, Cochrane, Alberta. Funeral arrangements in care of COCHRANE
FUNERAL SERVICES. Telephone: 403-932-4452 (6/17/97).

HOLLAND - Stuart Anthony Holland, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
and Joan Holland of Calgary, died suddenly on September 30, 1997 at the
age of 32 years. Stuart was born February 1, 1965 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
He was educated in Calgary and at the Grenville Christian College in Brockville,
Ontario. Stuart graduated from SAIT receiving his hotel management and
accounting diplomas and was working towards his C.G.A. He enjoyed hockey,
biking, hiking, and playing rugby with the Saracens Rugby Club, as well,
he was a member of Toastmasters. Stuart was a true animal lover. He enjoyed
travelling and made adventures of his travels. He is survived by his loving
parents, Gordon and Joan, and his brother David, all of Calgary. He is
also survived by several uncles, aunts, and cousins; and is lovingly remembered
by his uncle John and aunty Joyce Kelly of Calgary. Relatives and friends
are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial
Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Friday, October 3, 1997 at 7:00
p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic
Church (4716 Worcester Drive S.W.), on Saturday, October 4, 1997 at 11:00
a.m. with the Very Rev. Leonard J. Hagel, VF Presider. Graveside Service
to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, memorial
tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Humane Society (S.P.C.A.),
1323 - 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 6T6. In living memory of Stuart
Holland, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS
& HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW
DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (10/3/97).

HOLMES - Mr. Francis (Frank) Holmes of Calgary, passed away at the Glamorgan
Nursing Home on November 12, 1997 at the age of 80 years. He is survived
by his loving companion and caregiver Hilda of Calgary; two children,
Dale Holmes of Terrace, B.C. and Debbie and her husband Doug Hardy of
Airdrie; seven grandchildren, Scott, Tracey, Gillian, Blake, Mark, Chad
and Kevin; four great-grandchildren, Riley, Jaimie, Steven and Eric; two
sisters, Phyllis Elvin and Ethel Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews and
many friends. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Grace Baptist Church,
1009 East Lake Boulevard, Airdrie on Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 1:00
p.m. with Pastor Grant Galpin officiating. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL and
FUNERAL HOME, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary. Telephone: 297-0888 (11/14/97).

HOLT - Jason Peter Holt, beloved only son of Peter and Linda Holt of
Calgary, passed away tragically on October 30, 1997, at the tender age
of 19 years. He was born and raised in the Renfrew area of Calgary, graduating
from Crescent Heights High School in 1995. From a very young age, Jason
loved hockey and excelled as a Goaltender. Most recently, Jason worked
alongside his Dad learning the family business. Jason touched the lives
of many and will lovingly be remembered as a true friend that you could
always count on. Jason is survived by three sisters and brothers-in-law,
Shannon and Allan, Twila and Dustin, all of Calgary, and Tammy and Reggie
of Vancouver; a niece Ashley; and four nephews, Skyler, Reggin, Matthew
and Isiah. He is also survived by his maternal Nana, Thelma Jackson and
his paternal Grandmother Mary Holt, both of Calgary; and numerous aunts,
uncles and cousins. Jason is predeceased by his grandfathers. Funeral
Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the
Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on November 2, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
with the Rev. Rick Scruggs of Bow Valley Christian Church officiating.
Graveside Service at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens to follow at a later
date. In living memory of Jason Holt, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek
Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of
the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296 (11/1/97).

HOLTE - Mr. Melvin (Mel) Edwin Holte, beloved husband of Mrs. Blanche
Holte of Airdrie, passed away at the George Boyack Nursing Home on November
28, 1997 after a lengthy illness at the age of 69 years. Mel was born
July 3, 1928 in Amisk, Alberta and took up employment with C.P. Rail in
1944 as a fireman, retiring for health reasons thirty-four years later
as a locomotive engineer. He will be remembered for his love of hunting,
fishing and especially Saturday Night Hockey. Besides his loving wife,
Mel is also survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Jackie; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ken Pheiffer, and Trudy and Ken Bilben;
six grandchildren, Rick, Melanie, Michael, Troy, Adam and Ashley, all
of Airdrie. He is also survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Evelyn
Setter of Spokane, Washington, and Vivian and Bob Sallows of Calgary;
as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son
Terry in 1990. Funeral Services will be held at Lutheran Church of the
Master (216 Main Street South, Airdrie, Alberta) on Thursday, December
4, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor David Mueller officiating. Graveside
Service to follow at the Airdrie Cemetery. The family wish to express
their sincere appreciation to all the staff at the George Boyack Nursing
Home for many years of love and care given. In living memory of Melvin
Holte, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS
& HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, &quot;Airdrie Funeral Home&quot;,
300 TOWERLANE DRIVE, AIRDRIE, ALBERTA. Telephone: 1-403-948-1100 (12/1/97).

HOLTZMAN - Viola Ellen Holtzman, beloved wife of Bill Holtzman, High
River, passed away at their home on November 29, 1997 at the age of 83
years. Besides her husband, Vi is survived by her daughters, Rita Shaw,
Moose Jaw and Patricia (Brian) Lampkin, Bonnyville, Alta.; her sons, Dave
(Marlene) Middagh, Bonnyville and Wesley (Lori) Holtzman, Strathmore and
their families. She is also survived by her sisters, Edith Elliott (Bill
Athey), Calgary, Alice (Joe) Pruden, Kamsack, Sask., Shirley (Jay) DeMiranda,
Los Angeles; her brothers, Bob (Noreen) Styner, Edmonton, Ralph (Edith)
Styner, Nisku, Roy (Nora) Styner, Red Deer; and her sister-in-law Marguerite
Styner, Androssan, Alta. She was predeceased by her mother Blanche Styner
in 1990, her father Louis Styner in 1952, her daughter Irene Kozack in
1974 and twin daughters, Lucille and Yvonne in infancy, her sisters, Dorothy
Traverse in 1956, Jean Randall in 1982, Lucille Styner in 1938, her brothers
Harold Styner in 1987, Donald in 1991 and Dick in 1995, her brother-in-law
Walter Elliott, 1988 and sister-in-law Ethel Styner. Funeral Services
will be held at SNODGRASS Funeral Chapel, High River on Thursday, December
4 at 1:30 p.m., The Rev. R.W. Slocombe officiating. Cremation at Parklawn
Crematorium, High River. A reception at the Friendship Centre will follow
the Chapel Service. If desired, contributions may be made in Vi's memory
to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary,
T2G 3Y6. SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME LTD., Directors. Telephone: 652-2222 (12/2/97).

HOMOKY - Klara Terrie Staveley-Homoky of Calgary, passed away at home
on Friday, September 5, 1997 at the age of 50 years, after a twelve year
fierce and lonely battle with cancer. Klara was a dedicated and caring
volunteer during the past several years with the Southland Leisure Centre,
being the only volunteer to obtain one thousand hours. Funeral Services
will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Fish Creek Chapel"
(14441 Bannister Road S.E.), on Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 10:00
a.m. with the Rev. Craig Eagle officiating. Graveside Service to follow
in the "Garden of Remembrance" at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to YWCA,
Centre for the Counselling of Abused Women and Children, 320 - 5 Avenue
S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 0E5; or directly to Children's Wish Foundation
of Canada, 302, 223 - 12 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9. In living
memory of Klara Homoky, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial
Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel",
14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-256-9575. "Daughter,
Sister, Wife, Mother and Friend. Now resting in the Everlasting Arms of
the Lord, Awaiting His return" (9/10/97).

HONEYCHURCH - Mr. Wilfred Honeychurch of Calgary, beloved husband of
fifty years of Helen, passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre
Calgary on June 5, 1997 at age 79. He is also lovingly remembered by his
children, Bruce (Beth), Judy (Kelly) Saunders, Neil, Don (Linda), Sue,
Roy (Darlene); and his grandchildren, Dean, Shaun, Sarah, Lisa, Amy, Jeffrey,
Matthew and Megan. Wilf is also survived by his sisters, May Taggart of
Burnaby, Ann Woodward, Florence (Bud) Dick, Helen (Bob) Petersen; brothers,
Les (Dorie), Ray (Monica); and sisters-in-law, Minnie and Dorothy. Wilf
was a native Calgarian who volunteered to serve with the Canadian Army
in 1939. He served with the 8th Field Ambulance, the Royal Canadian Engineers,
and with the South Saskatchewan Regiment during the Dieppe Raid. After
returning from overseas, Wilf worked as a yardman for the CPR for thirty-four
years until he retired at the age of sixty-three. He acquired a love of
music through a long association with the Salvation Army and played a
variety of instruments in the King's Own Calgary Regiment (militia) band.
He was also a band leader and instructor with the Calgary Lions Club Boys
and Girls Band for many years. Wilf also enjoyed singing, first as a boy
soprano, even performing on the radio and later singing in the Northminster
United Church Choir. He completed his final high school course and received
his diploma at the tender age of forty-six. Other favorite activities
included skating, shinny hockey with his grandchildren and completing
the Calgary Herald Road Race at the age of sixty-two. Heartfelt thanks
are extended to Dr. Addison and the staff on the Sixth Level of the Bethany
Care Centre for their kind and loving attention. A Memorial Service will
be held Friday, June 13, 1997 at Northminster United Church (3311 Centre
Street North) at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Linda Benson officiating. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stroke Fund, the Alzheimers
Society, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements care of FOSTER'S GARDEN
CHAPEL. Telephone: 297-0888 (6/12/97).

HONIG - Mr. Dieter Honig, beloved husband of Mrs. Caecilia Honig of Calgary,
passed away suddenly at the Foothills Hospital on Thursday, June 26, 1997
at the age of 63 years. Besides his loving wife, Dieter is also survived
by his children, Regina and Dieter Manke, Theresia Honig, all of Germany,
Franz Honig, Richard and Denise Honig, Stephan Honig, and Maria Honig,
all of Calgary; and two grandchildren, Fabian and Samantha. Relatives
and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Peter's Catholic Church (541
Silvergrove Drive N.W.), on Tuesday, July 1, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral
Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Wednesday, July
2, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Brian F. Hubka, Celebrant. Graveside
Service to follow in St. Joseph's Section at Queen's Park Cemetery. In
living memory of Dieter Honig, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial
Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot Chapel",
82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: 403-241-0044 (6/29/97).

HOOKHAM - Roy Hugh, born in Toronto, Ontario, December 18, 1924, passed
away on October 19, 1997 at home. He was the last born of three sons,
to his late parents, Joseph James Hookham and Jessie Florence Hookham,
eldest daughter of Colonel Frederick Charles Denison (Rusholme Branch
in Toronto, Ontario). Roy was educated in Ontario at Alexander Muir School
and Central Technical School. In 1942 he joined the R.C.A.F. as a Wireless
Air Gunner and served in World War II at Manning Depot, Toronto, Pre Air
Education Department in Guelph, Wireless School No. 2, Calgary, Alberta,
Bombing and Gunnery School, Paulson, Manitoba and he graduated with the
rank of Sergeant. He was transferred to Chatham, N.B., No. 10 Air Observer
School and then overseas to England. He obtained an honorable discharge
in February, 1946. In 1947, Dorothy and Roy were married and he assisted
in raising their children. He joined the No. 1 Legion in 1948 and served
with the poppy campaign for quite a number of years and recently had been
serving as a Deputy Returning Officer for the Branch Elections. As well,
he started employment at the City of Calgary as a clerk in the collections
office of the Utilities Building. In the early 1950's he was moved into
Data Processing where he was responsible for the set up of the department.
Later, he joined the National Machine Accounting Association and was a
chartered member and eventually president. In 1962, he joined the Calgary
Amateur Radio Association and graduated as an Amateur Radio Operator with
the call letters VE6ALS, later to have the call letters VE6RH which he
held to date. He graduated from S.A.I.T. as an Advanced Radio Operator
in 1964 with full operating privileges on the Amateur Radio frequency
spectrum. While with the C.A.R.A. he served as treasurer, QSL manager,
Publisher of Key-Klix and was granted a Life Membership in the association
in November, 1973. Since that time, he was actively involved in many aspects
of amateur radio functions, including Treasurer of Caratels. That year,
he undertook the complete responsibility to place Ham Operators in approximately
twenty polling stations throughout Calgary to report Municipal Elections
results to City Hall and out to the news media. In 1986, for the very
first time all one hundred and ninety polling stations had radio operators
assigned to report results to the news media. Upon retiring in January
1980, after serving thirty-two years and credited with over three years
of active combat service during World War II, he attained the required
combination of age fifty-five with thirty-five years service. In 1986,
after retiring he set up a retirees luncheon for Data Processing members.
He loved Math problems and worked hard at solving them quickly which gave
him pleasure. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy; his only brother
Earle (Audrey); his five children, Katherine, Karen (Terry), Dave, Wayne
and Ginny (Ron); his grandchildren, Linda, Robert, Rick, Scott, Mathew,
Jeremy and Trevor; and great-granddaughters, Cayla, Samantha and Leah.
On behalf of Roy, the family would like to sincerely thank the Rockyview
Hospital staff for their support and especially Mary for her support for
Roy and our family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ward
58 of the Rockyview Hospital, 7007 - 14 Street S.W., Calgary, AB, T2V
1P9, the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E.,
Calgary, T2G 3Y6 or to St. John's Cemetery on the Humber c/o K. Alice
Edwards, 148 White Boulevard, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, L4J 5Y7. Funeral
Services will be held at St. Mark's Anglican Church (1802 - 33 Avenue
S.W.), on Friday, October 24, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michael Birch
officiating. Cremation will follow at Leyden's "Bow Valley Crematorium".
Inurnment to be in St. John's Cemetery on the Humber in a private family
Heritage Site, Toronto, Ontario. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Directors
of Services. Phone: 228-4422 (10/24/97).

HOOVER - Henry Hoover, beloved husband of Mrs. Vera Hoover of Calgary,
passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre in the presence of
some of his family on June 24, 1997 in his 87th year. He is the loving
father of three daughters, Carolyn and Verne Stuber of Calgary, Gloria
and Gary Hutton of Hanna, and Judi Henderson of Calgary; two sons, Elden
Hoover of Delia, and Lauren and Cindi Hoover of Calgary; eleven grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his five brothers,
Rudy, George, Sam, Alex, Ray; and three sisters, Tina Whaley, Tillie Goodkey,
and Lil Styles; three brothers-in-law, Dean Stair, Bob Stair and Bill
Stair; sister-in-law Isabel and Mac English. Also survived by many nieces
and nephews. Henry was predeceased by his parents, George and Lydia Hoover
and sister Annie Sieppert, and granddaughter Shawntel Henderson. Henry
married Vera Mary Stair of Patricia, AB on June 27, 1943 in Hanna, AB.
They shared a wonderful life together for fifty-four years. Funeral Services
will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Friday, June
27, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. David Holmes of Robert McClure United
Church officiating. Should friends so desire, donations to the Heart &
Stroke Foundation of Alberta (1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, T2G 3Y6) would
be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN
VIEW FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street
SE). Telephone: 403-272-5555 (6/25/97).

HOPLEY - James H. "Jim" A golden heart stopped beating two
working hands at rest. July 14, 1905 - October 7, 1997. Jim Hopley passed
away peacefully at the Forest Grove Centre, October 7, 1997 at the age
of 92 years. He is survived by his stepdaughter Jean Ramcharran (Vince)
and family. He is also survived by his dear friend Nelda Morrison and
family, as well as other family members in Wales. Jim was a very special
loving, caring person who always had a smile and a kind word for everyone
he met. His gentleness and great sense of humour will be remembered by
all family and friends. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at
the Forest Grove Centre and the Peter Lougheed Centre for their excellent
care. Funeral Services will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16
Avenue N.W. (across from North Hill Shopping Centre) on Friday, October
10, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. followed by Interment in Queen's Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial tributes may be made directly
to the Alberta Children's Hospital, 1820 Richmond Road S.W., Calgary,
AB, T2T 5C7. Arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES
"Heritage Funeral Home". Phone: 299-0100(10/9/97).

HORNBERGER - Freda Josephina, beloved wife of the late Marcus Hornberger
of Calgary, passed away November 11, 1997 at the age of 80 years. She
is survived by her nine children, Leon (Lois) of Orem, Utah, Sheila (Mark)
Strang of Victoria, B.C., Andrew (Judith) of Vancouver, Washington, Judith
(Jack) Castle of Frederick, Maryland, Martin (Sally) of Cassville, Missouri,
Stephen (Linda), Mathew (Anne), and Roger, all of Calgary, and May Ellen
(Don) Fairbanks of Fort Collins, Colorado; forty-five grandchildren, forty
great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a brother John
Svenson. She was predeceased by her husband Marcus in January of 1996,
three sisters, a brother, and a grandson. Freda was born and raised in
Orton, Alberta. She graduated from Normal School in Calgary and taught
in one-room schools for two years. Later, she taught for twelve years
at the Alberta Vocational Centre in Calgary. In 1941, she married Marcus
and in 1944 they moved to Calgary where they raised their family. Freda
always worked hard, serving her family, friends and neighbors. She loved
to read and shared that love with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Freda was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints and served in many capacities. The family would like to thank all
of the staff of the Bow View Manor for their tender, loving care of Mom.
She will be lovingly remembered in our hearts. Those wishing to pay their
respects may do so at Pierson's Funeral Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E. on
Sunday, November 16, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service at The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 202 Crescent Road N.W. on
Monday, November 17, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Service will be held
in the Orton Cemetery, Orton, Alberta at 3:30 p.m. PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE,
Directors. Telephone: 235-3602 (11/13/97).

HOTCHEN - Robert Leslie, born June 13, 1929 in Regina, Saskatchewan,
passed away suddenly in Calgary December 11, 1997. Robert will be forever
remembered by his loving wife Elva, five daughters, six grandchildren
and one brother. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Mountain
View Funeral Home, Tuesday December 16, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Highway 1A (17
Avenue S.E.) and Garden Road. Phone: 403-272-5555 (12/15/97).

HOURIE - Colleen Ann (nee Nicholson), at Calgary, on July 12, 1997, after
a long and courageous battle with cancer, left the surly bonds of this
earth to join our Lord. Colleen passed away peacefully and with dignity,
at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her son Darcy
Barton, parents, Chas. and Clara Nicholson, and brother Morris. Left to
survive are husband Bill; son Darrell; daughter Cheryl, all of Calgary;
brother Wayne (Elaine) of Prince Albert; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Colleen was born in Regina, obtained her schooling there, then married
and moved to Calgary in 1958 to become a Calgarian. She utilized her skills
and talents to become a devoted wife, a caring and loving mother and homemaker.
Colleen will be sadly missed by her family and the many friends and acquaintances
that she made, and whose lives she touched during her short stay on this
earth. It is with joyous celebration that a Memorial Service will be held
on Wednesday, July 16 at 3:00 p.m. The location is HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME,
1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from the North Hill Shopping Centre) with
Rev P.H. Burrill officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary,
AB T2N 4N2, or to the charity of choice. Funeral arrangements and Cremation
in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Calgary Crematorium
Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111. "God Rest and Bless You, Colleen
and Mom." (7/14/97).

HOWARD - Helen "Louise" Howard (nee Akitt), loving mother of
David and Nicholas of Calgary, passed away suddenly at her residence on
September 15, 1997 at the age of 49 years. Louise was born May 28, 1948
in Calgary and attended Western Canada High School. Out of high school,
she worked as an Optometric Assistant with her father for eleven years.
Louise always enjoyed rejuvenating the numerous old homes her family lived
in here in Calgary. The most important thing in her life was raising her
two sons, and she supported their activities through much volunteer work.
She also supported her former husband's business activities, when she
was able. Because of her love and dedication to her family she will always
be remembered. Besides her two sons, Louise is also survived by her parents,
Helen and Don Akitt; her twin sister Donna Snell and husband Fred and
their children, Diana and Alexander. She is also survived by the father
of her two sons, John Howard; nieces and nephews, Quinn and Todd Davis,
and Jamie, Jeff, Debbie, Lindsay, and Lisa Howard; cousin Jim Akitt of
Vancouver, B.C.; and her friend David Hildebrandt. Louise was predeceased
by her Aunt Hope Akitt. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS &
HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel", (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on
Friday, September 19, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial
gifts may be made directly to the Calgary Academy, Site 2, Box 103, SS3,
Calgary, AB, T3C 3N9. In living memory of Louise Howard, a tree will be
planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL
HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. CALGARY.
Telephone: 403-243-8200 (9/18/97).

HOY - April 26, 1933 to November 10, 1997. Stanley High passed away on
Monday, November 10, 1997 at the age of 64 years. Stanley Hoy formerly
of Edmonton, now of Calgary, died after a long courageous battle with
cancer. He leaves to mourn his death, his loving wife Sau-Lan; and five
children, Mary Ann (Chris) Chan of Calgary, AB, and Katherine Hoy, Stephen
Hoy, Paul (Patricia) Hoy, Anthony (Natalie) Hoy, all of Edmonton, AB.
He also leaves seven grandchildren, Chester and Michael Chan, Taylor,
Mariah, Claire, Spencer and Carissa Hoy. He also leaves one sister May
Poon and her family; as well as many relatives and friends. Funeral Services
will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Thursday,
November 13, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Cremation and Interment to follow
on Friday, November 14, 1997 at 12:15 p.m. at Mountain View Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directed to Agape Manor Hospice
(1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8) or to the Canadian Cancer
Society (Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2). Special
thanks to Dr. Douglas Hill and the staff of Agape Manor for their compassionate
care. Arrangements and Cremation entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and
FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.)
Telephone: 403-272-5555 (11/11/97).

HOYME - Shirley Maxine Hoyme (nee Reagh) passed away peacefully on the
morning of July 6, 1997 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital at the age of 64
years. She was born, October 5, 1932 in Fort McLeod, AB and grew up in
near by, Cayley. She worked for several years in the oil industry at Can
Tex Drilling and Thompson Drilling. In 1977 she returned to school to
become an LPN and worked at the Calgary General Hospital for seventeen
years. She retired in 1993. She was an active member of the DeWinton Community
Association and the Royal Canadian Legion. Shirley was predeceased by
her father Egbert Reagh (Hap). She will be forever missed by her mother
Sybil Reagh; husband Melford Hoyme; daughter Lynda Wheeler; three sisters,
Norma Reagh, Frances Colpitts, and Elizabeth Morton; two grandchildren,
Pamela Lyon and T.J. Stewart; as well as all of her many friends. Shirley
was a very special person who touched the lives of those who knew and
loved her. A special thanks to Dr. Grisdale and Dr. Ainsley and the nursing
staff at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. A Celebration of her life will be
held on Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S
"Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 Bannister Road S.E. In living memory
of Shirley Hoyme a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park
by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Fish Creek Chapel",
14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575 (7/7/97).